Rescheduled Event: Councilwoman Kathy Graziano, Trustee Kristen Larson, Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees, and Superintendent Dana Bedden to hold a Special District Meeting Open House Tour of the new RPS Huguenot High School in the Richmond Southwest 4th Voter District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 U.S.A. - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED Wednesday, 4 February 2015 Rescheduled Event: Councilwoman Kathy Graziano, Trustee Kristen Larson, Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees, and Superintendent Dana Bedden to hold a Special District Meeting Open House Tour of the new RPS Huguenot High School in the Richmond Southwest 4th Voter District All Richmond Southwest 4th Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – Rescheduled from January due to inclement weather: The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Southwest 4th Voter District; The Honorable Kristen Larson, Trustee, Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees, Richmond Southwest 4th Voter District; and, Dr. Dana T. Bedden, Superintendent, Richmond Public Schools, will hold a Special District Meeting Open House Tour of the new Richmond Public Schools Huguenot High School facility located in the Richmond Southwest 4th Voter District. Special key notes regarding the new Richmond Public Schools Huguenot High School facility include: • Opened January 5, 2015 • 250,400 square foot facility • Sustainable design features include: extensive day lighting, rain gardens and a green roof (set to receive US Green Building Council LEED Gold certification) • Extensive wireless technology throughout • 1,000 seat auditorium • State competition approved athletic facilities (Football, Track and Field, Basketball, Baseball, Softball and Tennis) • 3 court basketball gym • 3,500 seat football stadium For Councilwoman Graziano, this Special District Meeting Open House Tour of the new Richmond Public Schools Huguenot High School facility is replacing the individual Richmond Southwest 4th Voter District meeting that she typically holds around this time (quarterly throughout the year) that include information on her goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond Southwest 4th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. WHEN Tuesday, February 24, 2015 (Snow date, if needed: March 3, 2015) 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. WHERE New Richmond Public Schools Huguenot High School 7945 Forest Hill Avenue WHO The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Southwest 4th Voter District The Honorable Kristen Larson, Trustee, Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees, Richmond Southwest 4th Voter District Dr. Dana T. Bedden, Superintendent, Richmond Public Schools CONTACT The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Southwest 4th Voter District, at 804.320.2454, or email: Kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com - E N D - ____________________________________________________ Steve Skinner Council Public Information Manager RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF Richmond City Hall 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 Richmond, Virginia 23219 U.S.A. 804.646.6052 (office) 804.335.4054 (mobile) 804.937.1386 (home/mobile) 804.646.5468 (fax) steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email) www.council.richmondva.gov(website) www.facebook.com/RichmondCityCouncilVirginiaUSA ____________________________________________________ MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council is to represent citizens in creating and amending local laws, providing government policy and oversight, and approving the city budget. VISION Richmond City Council is committed to creating a vibrant community that is a great place to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.